republicworld.com:

According to analysts, Taiwan’s long-range radar system is an important asset and will play a significant role in case of an attack from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including any attack from its submarine base in the South China Sea. Retired Taiwanese Major General and former commander of a Lafayette-class frigate, Sun Hai-tao, stated that it could also be a target for destruction for PLA in order to weaken Taiwan’s Army, but, at the same time, such an attack would also serve as a warning. Taiwan’s long-range radar system provides early warning of warplanes and ballistic missiles and is essential for the U.S. as well.

“In the event of a Chinese attack, the PLA would be expected to … first take out the radar system so that Taiwan’s combat data link systems get cut off,” said Sun Hai-tao…

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